Hello all, I have just recently decided to do something to curb the progression of my male pattern baldness. This may seem unsual to some, but I am only 17 and yet seeing significant recession of the hairline. I am 100% sure this is male pattern baldness as my father started balding at a young age and my brother, who is 21, is close to a NW3. I have done a considerable number of hours researching my options on the internet and have come to a few conclusions. The first is that I am not willing to take Propecia or anything with finasteride in it. My hair is important to me, but I don't want to risk growing breats, haveing testicular pain, or other sexual side effects. Also, academics is extremely important to me, and the possibility of the so-called "brain fog" which can accompany propecia doesn't appeal to me.
My main goal for any treatment I take is simply to maintain and delay male pattern baldness for a few years. That's it. I'm not very/if at all concerned about regrowth as I can still conceal my male pattern baldness at this stage.
The potential products I am considering right now are as follows: Proxiphen-N used with NANO shampoo (I saw some pictures of people who have maintained with just this regimine), Rogaine Foam (the liquid kind looks messy and is more likely to cause dandruff), or topical spironolactone. I also plan to start drinking green tea.
A final note is that I am also currently trying to gain some muscle mass by working out reguarly, having a personal trainer, and I'm considering taking whey protein on the advice of my trainer; however, I'm not sure if this may complicate efforts I take to maintain my hair. The reason I'm trying to put on extra muscle is because I figure I will shave my head if all else fails. Thanks for reading and offering your input
My main goal for any treatment I take is simply to maintain and delay male pattern baldness for a few years. That's it. I'm not very/if at all concerned about regrowth as I can still conceal my male pattern baldness at this stage.
The potential products I am considering right now are as follows: Proxiphen-N used with NANO shampoo (I saw some pictures of people who have maintained with just this regimine), Rogaine Foam (the liquid kind looks messy and is more likely to cause dandruff), or topical spironolactone. I also plan to start drinking green tea.
A final note is that I am also currently trying to gain some muscle mass by working out reguarly, having a personal trainer, and I'm considering taking whey protein on the advice of my trainer; however, I'm not sure if this may complicate efforts I take to maintain my hair. The reason I'm trying to put on extra muscle is because I figure I will shave my head if all else fails. Thanks for reading and offering your input
